The Development Manager

Brisbane City Council

GPO Box 1434

Brisbane QLD 4001

Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing to lodge an objection to the development application (A003365229) to build a five storey multi-dwelling complex at 4-8 Skew St, Sherwood.

I object to the proposed development on the basis that it is a gross overdevelopment of the site and does not meet the zoning or code requirements of the City Plan 2000 or the Sherwood Graceville Neighbourhood Plan.

I object on the following grounds:

· the pre-war homes currently on the site are character homes and should be protected and preserved as they are in good order;

· the proposed development is for a five storey building in breach of the Low-Medium Density zoning of the City Plan and the Sherwood Neighbourhood Plan guidelines;

· the proposed development does not meet the desired environmental outcomes for the area classification;

· the building will overlook Sherwood State School and in particular the prep buildings creating a negative community impact;

· the proposal will significantly change the character of the Skew St streetscape which is a low-to medium density street with a mix of houses, townhouses and units;

· the proposal significantly exceeds the allowed height limit of 8.5m by proposing 30.5m and will dominate the surrounding suburb as well as neighbouring homes and shops;

· the gross floor area significantly exceeds the allowed limit of 50%;

· the proposal is not within 200 metres of Sherwood rail Station and does not satisfy any criteria for greater than 50% GFA or 8.5m height limits; and

· the proposal will have a negative impact on parking and traffic arrangements in an already congested and narrow residential street.

I urge Council to reject the application as it simply does not meet City Plan or local neighbourhood plan requirements. It is not within the area zoned for five storeys. In its current form there will be significant adverse impacts on neighbouring homes, roads and the community and Council will be allowing deliberate non-compliance with the City Plan code requirements that will set an adverse precedent for the district.

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